bopdog111: Well here we are guys.
Ulrich362: True, the duels to decide the fate of a fair number of students. Jaden, Syrus, Yosuke, Yukiko, and Kanji.
bopdog111: And after them are a few filler chapters.
Ulrich362: Exactly, of course two tag-matches are coming so let's not delay. Enjoy the chapter.
Disclaimer: We don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX or Persona but we own the OCs!
Dr. Crowler was sitting in his office making the final preparations for the duels.
'Just look at them! Pathetic Slifers littering the campus like vermin... The harold halls of MY Duel Academy of all the elite! Not the lame! Not Jaden Yuki! Not Yu Narukami! And not Teddie Hanamura!' Dr. Crowler thought in anger seeing the Slifers in the cameras before shouting in rage, "THOSE SLIFER SLACKERS MADE A FOOL OF ME FOR LONG ENOUGH!"
His shout was heard all around in the Academy. Suddenly the door opened and Chazz walked in. "Crowler, let me be one of two who get to knock those Slifer rejects out of here."
"Hm? You?" Dr. Crowler asked hearing that.
"Yeah, it would be my pleasure to send them packing." Chazz smirked. "Jaden got lucky last time, it won't happen again."
It didn't took Dr. Crowler a mere five seconds to decide. "Sorry, but you'll be sitting this duel out Chazz."
"Say what?" Chazz questioned.
"Don't get me wrong, your skills are admirable but I'm afraid I'm not taking any chances on this one. If Jaden, and Kanji loses here they along with Yosuke, Syrus, and Yukiko will be expelled from Duel Academy once and for all." Dr. Crowler explained it to him, "With is why they'll be facing two of the greatest Tag Duelists in the world."
With that said, and done he walked out of his office leaving Chazz there. Chazz clenched his fists before frowning. "Well, if Crowler says they'll be expelled I guess I can just watch the show."
Meanwhile...
"Alright." Jaden, and Syrus were arming their decks along with Yukiko, and Kanji as they were given permission to ready themselves.
"Looks like you four are more then ready." Chumley admitted.
"I hope so, and hopefully we manage to win." Yukiko agreed.
"Yukiko I think you mean 'I know so, and we know we'll win'." Jaden grinned.
Yukiko stared at Jaden before starting to laugh. A question mark appeared Jaden's head, "Uh... What?"
Chie sighed, "Please forgive Yukiko. She's helpless once she gets this way..."
Jaden nodded while Kanji glanced at Syrus. "You good?"
Syrus nodded, "Yeah thanks to both Jaden, and Rise, and helping me figure out the difference."
Rise smiled. "Just relax and I'm sure everything will be fine."
Syrus couldn't help but blush hearing that, "I-I will."
"Well, we should head down. You guys want to go first?" Kanji asked.
"I think their showing both the teams at once, and decide who goes first at random." Chumley answered, "Me, Yosuke, and the others will be in the Audience Section while you four meet your opponents."
"Right, let's go." Jaden grinned.
With that they headed out before Syrus stopped asking, "Rise?"
"Yeah?" she asked turning to him.
He looked down blushing, "Uh... If any chance I win... You want too... go out?"
Rise paused hearing that before smiling. "No Syrus. When you and Jaden win we can though."
That made Syrus had a bright smile on his face, "Alright! Then we'll get in there, and win!"
Rise smiled at that as they walked to the arena.
"Attention the Tag Team Match will begin in just a few moments! And remember these are test conditions! These are Sudden Expulsion Matches!" the announcer declared.
"Yuzu, do you know who your brother picked?" Banner inquired.
"He wouldn't say. But he did mention that one of the pairs worked for Pegasus during the Duelist Kingdom, and the other works for Marik during the Battle City." Yuzu admitted.
"Oh my, I certainly hope they're ready for this." Banner mentioned nervously.
"And I hope Vellian is ready for my rage when this is over." Yuzu agreed angered.
Meanwhile in another part of the audience was Bastion looking on before seeing Alexis sitting next to him, "Your Alexis Rhodes right?"
"Yeah, and you're Bastion Misawa." Alexis nodded. "We've met."
"Indeed. I have to say these matches are a bit harsh." Bastion told her, "Rumor is going on that Crowler arranged for best Professionals to duel them."
"So you're saying they're going to lose?" Alexis questioned.
"We'll let the dueling answer that." Bastion admitted.
At another part was Zane looking on as he sees Rise walking over, "So you wanted to watch from this distance?"
"Yeah, you know he can win right?" Rise asked him.
"After seeing that night I wonder." Zane admitted. "But one thing is for certain is that we can see if he belongs here or on the next plane out."
Rise glared at him before turning to the arena.
"...He finally asked you out?" Zane asked her.
"I don't see how it's your business if he did or didn't." Rise mentioned before frowning. "Still... it isn't Syrus I'm worried about."
"We will have to see where this leads too." Zane told her.
At another part was Chumley, and the others that are with the audience.
"Those four will ace this match." Chumley told them.
"Yeah, you're right." Chie grinned.
"Still I can't help feeling guilty about Yukiko, and Kanji doing this." Yosuke admitted.
"They're doing it because they're your friends Yosuke." Yu reassured him. "Besides, we should have mentioned the rule when we learned about it. Plus, you helped them before so this is a chance for them to help you out."
"Yeah." Yosuke nodded hearing that.
At another part was Chazz sitting quietly with Taiyou, and Raizou by his side.
"Send out the accused!"
At that Jaden, Syrus, Kanji, and Yukiko walked in the arena.
"Well, good luck you guys." Kanji mentioned.
They nodded at this as they walked to the arena as Syrus noticed Zane, and Rise on one part. Zane was just watching but Rise had an encouraging smile.
'Zane, and Rise!' Syrus thought surprised before taking a deep breath, 'Okay... I gotta believe in myself, and focus...'
"Now without further ado allow me to introduce part 1 of our guest Tag Team Duo!" Dr. Crowler who was standing on the field announced.
Suddenly two bald men dressed in a orange gi, and green gi jumped on the field doing expert back-flips.
"What the, who are these guys?" Jaden asked in confusion.
The jumped in the air landing side by side, and rose up crossing their arms like monks.
"The Paradox Brothers!" Dr. Crowler announced the identity of the two.
"Salutations you fools." the orange monk smirked.
"Hope your ready to duel." the green monk smirked.
"Who?" Kanji asked.
"Uh I never heard of these two. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad." Syrus said to them.
Dr. Crowler chuckled before revealing, "Perhaps after all they haven't dueled in ages. Their last opponent was a child that goes by the name of Yugi something."
"Those two dueled Yugi Muto!" Jaden cried in shock.
"And now allow me to introduce part 2 of our Dueling Guests!" Dr. Crowler called.
Then a smoke screen filled the entrance as two figures in silhouette were walking to the field.
"Now what?" Syrus asked nervously.
Then the screen faded as they were revealed to be two men wearing gray cloaks. One is taller that has a black frowning mask on the left side of his face, and one is smaller that has a white smiling mask on the right side of his face.
"Umbra, and Lumis!" Dr. Crowler announced the names.
"Hope you four are ready to meet your defeat." the black masked man known as Umbra smirked.
"In the hopes of you are revealing the failure you are though those masks of confidence." the white masked man known as Lumis smirked.
"Keep talking you masked weirdos." Kanji mentioned before turning to Dr. Crowler. "So how is this going to work, do we pick who we beat?"
"Now now don't be hastety Kanji." Dr. Crowler told him. "There is a way how."
"I studied those four. Their two of the best Tag Teams in the world. This is hardly even fair." Alexis told Bastion.
Chazz chuckled, "Hey Chumley looks like your gonna have a lot of extra room because their toast!"
"Not licious." Chumley said nervously.
Zane watched on silently as he told Rise, "Looks like Syrus will be put to the test. In all honestly I hope he'll do well."
"He'll be fine." Rise replied. "They all will be, you really don't understand people Zane."
"I think you don't understand the situation at hand." Zane told her.
The orange monk known as Para talked, "Enough with the pleasantries..."
"Now on the duel..." the green monk known as Dox agreed as they both salute their hands.
"We didn't come here to talk."
"We came..."
"To destroy you!" the Paradox Brothers declared to their four opponents.
Umbra then spoke, "And with the darkness falls on you four..."
"The light will shine on your real faces from your masks." Lumis added.
"To reveal that you four."
"That your only..."
"Prepared to be crushed!" the masked duo declared to their opponents.
"Pffft... Hahahaha!" Yukiko started laughing at the four of them hearing that.
"They are acting really funny." Chie admitted chuckling from the crowd.
"What's so humorous?" Umbra asked her as the Paradox Brothers blinked not expecting this while Lumis looked a little annoyed.
Yukiko just kept laughing.
"The whole finishing each other's sentences and trying to act tough." Kanji answered.
"Foolish girl. She'll see soon." Para promised.
That was when Chancellor Sheppard decided to get a say, "Crowler, don't you think this is a bit much?"
"No not at all!" Dr. Crowler quickly defended, "Jaden, Syrus, and Yosuke broke big time reals so they get big time opponents! Besides we can't send the four back now, they come so far."
"Well what's that matter? Your paying their travel costs." Chancellor Sheppard smiled making Dr. Crowler look shocked, "Jaden, Kanji, Yukiko, Syrus... I'll leave it up to you four."
"A chance to duel the same guys who Yugi took on, you bet I'm game." Jaden grinned.
Syrus swallowed nervously before nodding. "It's ok with me too."
Kanji nodded. "Yukiko and I are fine with it ourselves."
Dr. Crowler grumbled, "Yes, quite clever. Alright everyone! To decide whom faces whom is quite simple! Watch the screen to decide!"
With that they turned their attention to the screen to see as the four teams were shuffled, and ruffled at random as the four on the field watched. Everyone watched the screen in eager anticipation. Then they stopped revealing the matches.
Match 1: Jaden & Syrus vs Paradox Brothers
Match 2: Kanji & Yukiko vs Umbra & Lumis
"It would appear Jaden and Syrus are up against these Paradox Brothers first. I can't help but wonder if their deck embodies a Paradox as well." Naoto inquired.
"A Paradox?" Chumley asked.
"Yes, or a contradictory strategy. I suppose we'll have to wait and see." Naoto answered.
While the first match armed themselves Yukiko, Kanji, and the Masked Duo sat down to where the Chancellor, Yuzu, and Banner are at.
"Now the rules to this Tag Team match are really quite simple!" Dr. Crowler announced, "There is no sharing your strategy, no sharing of advice, and no sharing of any card that is not yet in play. But you may use what's on your partner's field understood?"
"We understand." Jaden nodded.
"Then duel!" Dr. Crowler announced stepping off the field to observe close, and personal.
"GAME ON!"
(Dueling Theme 1: Scared by TDG)
Jaden & Syrus: 8000
Paradox Brothers: 8000
Let the duel begin!
Syrus 1st Turn:
Syrus drew his card and nodded. "Ok, I'll start by playing Gyroid in attack mode."
Gyroid
Wind Type
Level 3
Machine
ATK: 1000
DEF: 1000
Once per turn, this card cannot be destroyed by battle.
"That's all for now."
Para 1st Turn:
"You must joking!" Para called drawing, "I am surprised that thing has an attack mode! This on the other hand, Jirai Gumo!"
At that a huge spider appeared screeching while Para ends his turn.
Jirai Gumo
Earth Type
Level 4
Insect
ATK: 2200
DEF: 100
When this card declares an attack: Toss a coin and call it. If you call it wrong, lose half your Life Points.
Jaden 1st Turn:
"Not bad, in that case I'll bring out the Elemental HERO Burstinatrix in defense mode." Jaden replied before ending his move.
Elemental HERO Burstinatrix
Fire Type
Level 3
Warrior
ATK: 1200
DEF: 800
A flame manipulator who is the only woman among the Elemental Heroes. Her Burstfire burns away villainy.
Dox 1st Turn:
"A best defense is another offense!" Dox declared drawing, "Kaiser Sea Horse, Attack Mode!"
A fish like warrior holding a spear appeared.
Kaiser Sea Horse
Light Type
Level 4
Warrior
ATK: 1700
DEF: 1650
This card can be treated as 2 Tributes for the Tribute Summon of a LIGHT monster.
"I have a bad feeling all of a sudden." Syrus frowned.
Dox then smirked, "Now I activate the Spell Card, Tribute Doll!"
Tribute Doll
Normal Spell Card
Tribute 1 monster on your side of the field to activate this card. Special Summon 1 Level 7 monster that can be Normal Summoned from your hand. That monster cannot attack this turn.
"To activate it I must sacrifice a monster from our side of the field!" Dox called as he gained a nod from Para, "Good thing my brother is so generous! Farewell Jirai Gumo!"
At that the spell spew tentacles wrapping tight around Jirai Gumo before pulling it's limps apart ripping it apart.
"And now I am able to summon a Level 7 monster! And I chose Kazejin!" Dox declared as fierce winds appeared blowing everyone before it was shown that Dox now has a huge green orb with arms, and ancient writing on the front.
Kazejin
Wind Type
Level 7
Spellcaster
ATK: 2400
DEF: 2200
You can only activate this card's effect during your opponent's damage calculation. Make the ATK of a monster attacking this card 0 during damage calculation. This effect can only be used once as long as this card remains face-up on the field.
"2400 points already?" Syrus asked in shock.
"No wonder these guys managed to duel Yugi." Jaden grinned.
"Do they made a mistake?" Teddie asked. "Dox just sacrificed the only card defending Para from attacks."
"Yeah now that you mention it he did." Yosuke agreed. "Oh well, they'll have to learn the hard way."
"Do you think you know anything of this game?" Para questioned the two.
"Your losers, your jokes, in other words your lame!"
"And if they think this is starting to get grueling..."
"Wait till I draw, and give them a good schooling!" Dox finished their rhyming before declaring, "I play Dark Designator!"
Dark Designator
Normal Spell Card
Declare 1 Monster Card name. If the declared card is in your opponent's Deck, add 1 of that card to your opponent's hand.
"This powerful spell card, allows me to call any monster I can think of, and if it's anywhere in my brother's deck it's immediately added to his hand!" Dox grinned.
"Any card?" Syrus asked nervously.
"Now let me see here..." Dox think before grinning, "Sanga of the Thunder!"
Para laughed, "What do you know? It's right here ready to tear them asunder!"
With that he quickly founded the monster declared.
"Anything else?" Jaden asked.
Ignoring that question Para declared, "The duel had just begun!"
"And yet, it is almost done!"
"For your demise has already begun!" the Paradox Brothers declared.
Jaden & Syrus: 8000
Paradox Brothers: 8000
Syrus 2nd Turn:
Syrus drew his card before pausing. "I don't know, we just might surprise you. I Summon Steamroid in attack mode, and then I'll use Polymerization to fuse him with Gyroid and create Steam Gyroid!"
Steamroid
Earth Type
Level 4
Machine
ATK: 1800
DEF: 1800
If this card attacks an opponent's monster, this card gains 500 ATK during the Damage Step only. If this card is attacked by an opponent's monster, this card loses 500 ATK during the Damage Step only.
Polymerization
Normal Spell Card
Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or your side of the field as Fusion Materials.
Steam Gyroid
Earth Type
Level 6
Machine/Fusion
ATK: 2200
DEF: 1600
"Gyroid" + "Steamroid"
"Yeah that thing has enough punch to get them to the ground!" Rise grinned.
Zane told her, "Don't think it'll be that easy Rise. Something tells me that Para won't be taking damage."
Rise turned to Zane. "Can you be at least a little positive?"
"You made one mistake, you left Para wide open." Syrus grinned. "Now, Steam Gyroid attack Para directly!"
The Fusion charged.
Rather then looking worried Para smirked, "If you please, brother?"
"It would be my pleasure, brother! Kazejin defend!" Dox grinned as Kazejin flew in front of Para, and spew a wind barrier that pushed Steam Gyroid surprising Syrus.
"Our monster's special ability you like?" Dox grinned.
"It reduces the damage to zero, not even a might." Para smirked.
Zane told Rise, "See what I mean? That's one problem Syrus needs to get over."
Rise glared at Zane coldly. "Either stop insulting him, or get lost."
Zane only kept quiet. Syrus frowned. "Sorry Jay, I guess I'll just set this and end my move."
Dr. Crowler laughed saying to himself, "As expected Syrus is an idiot Slifer! Soon he, and Jaden will pack their bags!"
Para 2nd Turn:
"At last a smart move!" Para smirked drawing. "And I activate Monster Reborn!"
Monster Reborn
Normal Spell Card
Target 1 monster in either player's GY; Special Summon it.
"And bring back the frightful Jirai Gumo!" Para called as the spider appeared back on the field, "And I'll also activate another Spell Card! Tribute Doll!"
"Again?" Jaden asked in surprise.
"Yes again, and again! I will use it to sacrifice Jirai, and summon yet another level 7 monster! Suijin!" Para declared as what appeared was a blue monster with ancient writing, and looks like legs.
Suijin
Water Type
Level 7
Aqua
ATK: 2500
DEF: 2400
You can only activate this card's effect during your opponent's damage calculation. Make the ATK of a monster attacking this card 0 during damage calculation. This effect can only be used once as long as this card remains face-up on the field.
"Wait, don't those two look similar?" Kanji asked.
"And I'm not done yet! Mind if I borrow a monster brother?" Para asked Dox,
Dox nodded without hesitation, "Please, that's why he's there!"
"Then I sacrifice Kaiser Sea Horse!" Para called as Sea Horse glowed.
Dox then explained, "In case you didn't know when you are summoning a Light Attribute Monster that is level 7 or above Kaiser Sea Horse's sacrifice counts as two instead of one!"
"So now I am able to summon Sanga of the Thunder!" Para declared as what appeared was a brown monster that looks like a torso, and head with strong arms that has a writing symbol on it like Kazejin, and Suijin.
Sanga of the Thunder
Light Type
Level 7
Thunder
ATK: 2600
DEF: 2200
You can only activate this card's effect during your opponent's damage calculation. Make the ATK of a monster attacking this card 0 during damage calculation. This effect can only be used once as long as this card remains face-up on the field.
"Not good." Yu frowned.
"Three monsters on our side. What will be better?" Para asked.
Dox grinned, "I know what brother! When they come together!"
Smirking like mad Para declared, "Prepare yourselves! I sacrifice Suijin, Kazejin, and Sanga of the Thunder so now I can summon the ultimate monster! Gate Guardian!"
The three symbols on the three monsters glowed before a bright light shined only to fade revealing the three were combined stacked on each other to form one big threat.
Gate Guardian
Dark Type
Level 11
Warrior
ATK: 3750
DEF: 3400
Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must first be Special Summoned (from your hand) by Tributing 1 "Sanga of the Thunder", "Kazejin", and "Suijin".
"This... might be a problem." Alexis admitted.
"Indeed the odds are placed at 500 to 1 for Jaden, and Syrus' victory." Bastion agreed.
"Do you know how to be supportive?" Alexis asked.
"Doesn't that monster remind me of anything?" Teddie asked curious.
"Huh?" Yosuke asked. "What do you mean Ted?"
"I'm just thinking it reminds of something before we're here in Duel Academy." Teddie answered.
"It's probably your imagination Teddie, it doesn't look familiar to me." Yu mentioned.
Teddie nodded. Para called, "Go Gate Guardian! Attack Steam Gyroid with Tidal Surge Attack!"
The monster formed a cyclone of electrical water before blasting it at the Fusion. Syrus cried out as the monster shattered.
(Syrus & Jaden: 6450)
Zane narrowed his eyes, "This is bad. This is target practice for the Paradox Brothers."
Rise glared at him before storming off to sit with the others. Dr. Crowler was snickering wickedly, 'These two are Dueling Perfectly! As long as they go after Syrus then they'll win!'
"I know it hurts!" Para grinned.
"The bad news is it only gets worse!" Dox grinned.
"And this face-down will be next!" Para ended.
Syrus looked down before clenching his fists. "This duel isn't over yet!"
Jaden 2nd Turn:
"You tell them Sy." Jaden grinned drawing his card. "Ok, I'll start by summoning Elemental HERO Clayman in attack mode."
Elemental HERO Clayman
Earth Type
Level 4
Warrior
ATK: 800
DEF: 2000
An Elemental Hero with a clay body built-to-last. He will preserve his Elemental Hero colleagues at any cost.
"Now I'll use my Polymerization and merge him with Burstinatrix in order to bring out the Elemental HERO Rampart Blaster in defense mode!"
Elemental HERO Rampart Blaster
Earth Type
Level 6
Warrior/Fusion
ATK: 2000
DEF: 2500
"Elemental Hero Clayman" + "Elemental Hero Burstinatrix"
This monster cannot be Special Summoned except by Fusion Summon. While this card is in face-up Defense Position, it can attack your opponent directly. If it does, this card's ATK is halved during damage calculation only.
"You need to try better." Dox smirked, "It's defense points are no match against Gate Guardian!"
"Maybe, but when Rampart Blaster is in defense mode he can blast you directly with half his attack points." Jaden grinned. "Let them have it, Rampart Barrage!"
"Our Life Points!" the Paradox Brothers called shocked as a missile hit them both as the smoke cleared to reveal both of them now look angry. (Paradox Brothers: 7000)
"Lucky move." Dox grumbled.
Jaden grinned ending his move.
"Way to play Jaden." Syrus smiled.
Dox 2nd Turn:
"Let's see you still be smiling after this!" Dox declared drawing, "I activate Fairy Meteor Crush!"
Fairy Meteor Crush
Equip Spell Card
When a monster equipped with this card attacks a Defense Position monster, inflict Battle Damage to your opponent's Life Points equal to the difference between the ATK of the attacking monster and the DEF of the Defense Position monster.
"By equipping this to Gate Guardian you take damage when he attacks a monster in defense mode!" Dox declared.
"Wait, but that means they can't protect themselves!" Chie cried in shock.
"They need a way around it!" Yosuke grunted.
"I play my facedown card, Mystical Space Typhoon!" Syrus called quickly. "This destroys that Fairy Meteor Crush!"
Mystical Space Typhoon
Quick-Play Spell Card
Destroy 1 Spell or Trap Card on the field.
Para only smirked, "Foolish boy! Reveal Counter Trap, Judgement of Anubis!"
Judgement of Anubis
Counter Trap Card
Discard 1 card from your hand. Negate the activation and the effect of a Spell Card controlled by your opponent that has the effect of destroying Spell and/or Trap Card(s) on the field and destroy it. After that, you can destroy 1 face-up monster on your opponent's side of the field and inflict damage to your opponent equal to the ATK of the destroyed monster.
"You see this simply lets me put a stop to your little spell by discarding a card. Observe." Para smirked discarding, "But that's not all it does! It destroys one of your monsters!"
True to his word Rampart Blaster shattered.
"And you take damage equal to it's attack points!" Dox grinned.
(Syrus and Jaden: 4450)
"Oh man, sorry Jaden." Syrus mentioned before looking down. 'I guess we are going to be expelled, it's not like we have any chance with the way I've been playing.'
"Hey don't worry Sy! I know we'll win, cause you can beat that Gate Guardian!" Jaden grinned.
Syrus turned to Jaden in shock hearing that. "Somehow I doubt that."
"And now let's see how you deal with this." Dox smirked summoning a wall like monster.
Defense Wall
Earth Type
Level 4
Rock
ATK: 0
DEF: 2100
While this card is in face-up Defense Position, your opponent cannot attack other monsters you control.
"It's called Defense Wall. And as long as it's on the field you cannot attack other monsters!" Dox declared.
"Wait, so unless they beat that they can't even try to get rid of that Gate Guardian thing?" Chie asked in shock.
"Can Syrus do anything? Jaden sounds confident that he said Sy can beat Gate Guardian." Naoto told them.
"I don't know, it would take a miracle." Yu frowned.
"Yeah that's what they need." Naoto agreed.
"What are you waiting for little boy?" Dox smirked to Syrus.
Jaden & Syrus: 4450
Paradox Brothers: 7000
Syrus 3rd Turn:
Syrus drew his card uncertainly. "I summon Cycroid in defense mode, that's it."
Cycroid
Earth Type
Level 3
Machine
ATK: 800
DEF: 1000
The most lovable and friendly of all the Vehicroids. It can arm itself with training wheels!
Jaden turned over with a smile. Syrus looked uncertain.
Para 3rd Turn:
"You summon a bike? Then it's in for a crash! Gate Guardian, Tidal Wave Surge!" Para smirked drawing.
Cycroid shattered.
(Syrus and Jaden: 1700)
"This is bad, those two freaks are one move from winning." Kanji frowned.
Rise looked really worried seeing this.
"... They did all they could." Naoto frowned. "It's over."
"No. It's not over yet!" Jaden grinned when he heard that, "Naoto it's not over until the last card is played, and I know that Syrus can pull this around by taking down Gate Guardian!"
Naoto blinked in surprise that he heard her before frowning.
"She's right Jaden, there's not a card left that can help us. We've lost." Syrus admitted sadly. 'I knew this would happen.'
"Come on Syrus don't think like that. It's not over, and I know we can win this." Jaden grinned.
"Well the Slifer Red forges ahead..." Para trailed off.
"When a smart duelist would have fled." Dox added.
"Alright Syrus allow me to show you my resolve." Jaden grinned.
"Let's see you still get confident now! It's your turn!" Para ended.
(Dueling Theme 2: Me Against The World by Simple Plan)
Jaden 3rd Turn:
"Alright, I'll start by summoning the Elemental HERO Sparkman in attack mode, and I'll equip him with the Spark Blaster." Jaden stated.
Elemental HERO Sparkman
Light Type
Level 4
Warrior
ATK: 1600
DEF: 1400
An Elemental Hero and a warrior of light who proficiently wields many kinds of armaments. His Shining Surge Flash cuts off the path of villainy.
Spark Blaster
Equip Spell Card
You can only equip this card to "Elemental Hero Sparkman". During the Main Phase of your turn, you can change the battle position of 1 face-up monster. After you use this effect 3 times destroy this card.
"Thanks to this blaster, Sparkman can change the battle mode of any monster on the field. So Gate Guardian take a knee, you're going in Defense Mode!"
Sparkman fired a blast at Gate Guardian that forced it to go to defense.
That move only confused the audience.
"You must be a fool!" Para called just as confused as the audience, "When Gate Guardian's in Defense, he never tires! Your situation's just as dire!"
"Maybe, but for now I'll set this card and end my turn." Jaden finished.
Dox 3rd Turn:
Dox only thought it be best to continue drawing, "Fine. I place 1 card down. No more, no less! Brother, you do the rest!"
Para nodded, "Excellent decision! I think it's for the best! For in my next turn, I'll be sure to win this contest!"
Jaden turned to Syrus with a smile, "You can do this Syrus! I know you can!"
Jaden & Syrus: 1700
Paradox Brothers: 7000
Syrus 4th Turn:
'Yeah right, there's no way I can help out now.' Syrus frowned drawing his card only for his eyes to widen. "Ok, I summon Drillroid in attack mode!"
Drillroid
Earth Type
Level 4
Machine
ATK: 1600
DEF: 1600
Before damage calculation, if this card attacks a Defense Position monster: Destroy that monster.
"Now attack Gate Guardian!"
Dox yelled, "You fool! Defense Wall!"
Defense Wall covered the attack as it blocked only to shatter.
"Defense Wall... What happened!?" Dox asked shocked seeing Defense Wall was destroyed.
"See, when Drillroid attacks a monster in defense mode it's automatically destroyed." Syrus explained.
"Well they did get rid of that wall. But they still have Gate Guardian to deal with." Yukiko said worried.
"Now then, time for the best part." Syrus smiled.
"Best part?" Para asked confused.
"Yup, I play the spell card Shield Crush. It destroys any monster hiding in defense mode, just like that Gate Guardian!" Syrus called.
Shield Crush
Normal Spell Card
Select 1 Defense Position monster on the field and destroy it.
The spell fired a blast destroying Gate Guardian.
"Ha! Gate Guardian is cooked!" Para cried shocked.
"I can hardly look!" Dox cried shocked.
"Yeah!" Rise cheered at this.
"Whoa Jaden proved us wrong then." Yosuke said amazed.
Syrus grinned before frowning and setting a card. "Hey Jaden... can you do me a favor?"
Jaden turned over to him. Syrus nodded to end his turn before whispering to Jaden. "Apologize to Rise for me, and tell her never mind."
Syrus nodded to end his turn before whispering to Jaden. "Apologize to Rise for me, and tell her never mind."
Jaden looked surprised at that as he whispered, "You asked her out?"
Syrus blushed nodding. Jaden smiled, "Good job Syrus. But I have a feeling Rise is lucky to have you."
Para 4th Turn:
"Huh." Para grunted drawing as he then made a sinister smirk, "You may have destroyed Gate Guardian!"
"But he isn't the only Guardian!" Dox smirked.
"And it comes with this transformation of a new Guardian!" Para smirked before playing a spell, "Dark Element!"
Dark Element
Normal Spell Card
Activate only if "Gate Guardian" is in your Graveyard. Pay half your Life Points to Special Summon 1 "Dark Guardian" from your Deck. You cannot Normal Summon or Set this turn.
"Huh?" Syrus asked in confusion.
"Whenever Gate Guardian is in the graveyard, by paying half our Life Points we can summon a monster that can't be beaten in battle!" Para smirked.
(Paradox Brothers: 3500)
"Dark Guardian!" the Paradox Brothers declared as what rose was a huge monster that has spider legs, a humanoid upper body, and carries a huge axe.
Dark Guardian
Dark Type
Level 12
Warrior
ATK: 3800
DEF: 3800
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summoned except with "Dark Element". This card cannot be destroyed by battle.
"Invincible in battle, and has that many attack points!?" Yuzu cried shocked.
"This is bad, I don't know if they have any chance of winning." Yosuke frowned before looking down. "And something tells me those other two are just as strong."
"And now Dark Guardian! Attack with Axe Slash Bash!" Para called as Dark Guardian armed itself at Drillroid.
Syrus closed his eyes accepting defeat.
"Go Hero Barrier!" Jaden called. "Since I have an Elemental HERO this stops your attack."
Hero Barrier
Normal Trap Card
If there is a face-up monster on your side of the field that includes "Elemental Hero" in its card name, negate 1 attack from your opponent's monster.
The attack connected with the barrier that had create quite a shockwave.
"An impressive trap card." Para complimented.
"I don't ever know they be so hard." Dox agreed.
"I know we bombard, we bombard oh well." Para told him.
"Jaden... we may as well just quit." Syrus frowned. "Even after everything we've tried there's no way we can pull it off."
"Don't worry Sy. We can beat these guys, and then you, and Rise will have a fun evening." Jaden grinned to him.
Syrus frowned. 'We're about to be expelled Jaden, besides she deserves a lot better. Like Zane.'
Jaden 4th Turn:
"I'll start with Pot of Greed to draw two new cards." Jaden mentioned.
Pot of Greed
Normal Spell Card
Draw 2 cards.
Jaden drew his cards and nodded
"Next up I play Fusion Gate.
Fusion Gate
Field Spell Card
Fusion Monsters can be Fusion Summoned without using "Polymerization". The Fusion Material Monsters used for this Fusion Summon are removed from play instead of being sent to the Graveyard.
"Thanks to this I can summon a Fusion Monster without Polymerization, so I think I'll fuse Avian, Bubbleman... and why don't we throw in Sparkman too? I summon the Elemental HERO Tempest!"
Elemental HERO Tempest
Wind Type
Level 8
Warrior/Fusion
ATK: 2800
DEF: 2800
"Elemental Hero Avian" + "Elemental Hero Sparkman" + "Elemental Hero Bubbleman"
This monster cannot be Special Summoned except by Fusion Summon. By sending 1 card (except this card) from your side of the field to the Graveyard, select 1 monster on your side of the field. While this card is face-up on the field, the selected monster is not destroyed as a result of battle. (Damage calculation is still applied normally.)
"Not a bad monster, but it's not strong enough." Bastion said seeing it.
"Next up, I'll replace Fusion Gate with a new Field Spell, Skyscraper." Jaden stated.
Skyscraper
Field Spell Card
When an "Elemental Hero" monster you control battles an opponent's monster whose ATK is higher, the "Elemental HERO" monster gains 1000 ATK during damage calculation only.
"Thanks to this when Tempest battles a stronger monster he gains 1000 points. Now attack Dark Guardian!"
Tempest: (ATK: 2800 + 1000 = 3800)
Tempest landed an attack as Dark Guardian roared.
"Did you forget? Dark Guardian can't fall in battle!" Para smirked.
"Your monster on the other hand does!" Dox smirked.
"Not quite, mind if I borrow a card Syrus?" Jaden asked.
Syrus blinked in confusion before nodding.
"See by sending a card to the graveyard Tempest isn't destroyed!"
With that happening the battle ended with neither monster destroyed. That attack only confused the audience. All but Zane who remarked, "Well well... Not a bad strategy. I just hope Syrus gets the hint."
"I end my move." Jaden finished.
Tempest: (ATK: 3800 - 1000 = 2800)
Dox 4th Turn:
"It doesn't matter what you pull!" Dox declared drawing. "Trap Card, One-on-One Fight!"
One-on-One Fight
Normal Trap Card
This turn, each player selects 1 monster they control with the highest ATK. Conduct battle between the selected monsters.
"Now Dark Guardian, and Tempest will battle again!" Dox declared as Dark Guardian gets ready.
Jaden frowned. "No choice, I destroy Skyscraper!"
Syrus looked around as the field spell vanished.
"Your monster isn't destroyed but you still take damage!" Dox smirked reminding.
(Syrus and Jaden: 0700)
"Next turn will be your last." Dox smirked ending his turn.
Jaden & Syrus: 0700
Paradox Brothers: 3500
Zane remarked, "I know why Jaden made that attack now."
"Well unfortunately you aren't the one down there." Naoto pointed out.
"Well I just know Syrus had gotten the message." Zane told her.
"Alright Syrus. Show them what you can do!" Jaden grinned.
Syrus 5th Turn:
Syrus drew his card only to freeze seeing it before glancing at the field. "Ok, first up I'll sacrifice my Drillroid in order to summon UFOroid."
UFOroid
Light Type
Level 6
Machine
ATK: 1200
DEF: 1200
When this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, you can Special Summon 1 Machine-Type monster with 1500 or less ATK from your Deck in face-up Attack Position.
"Now... Jaden do you mind if I borrow a card?"
"Hey what's your's is mine Sy!" Jaden grinned without hesitation.
Syrus nodded. "In that case I activate Power Bond and uses to merge UFOroid with Jaden's Elemental HERO Tempest to create UFOroid Fighter!"
Power Bond
Normal Spell Card
Fusion Summon 1 Machine Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or field as Fusion Material, and it gains ATK equal to its original ATK. During the End Phase of the turn this card is activated, you take damage equal to the amount of ATK gained from this effect at the time of the Summon.
UFOroid Fighter
Light Type
Level 10
Machine/Fusion
ATK: ?
DEF: ?
"UFOroid" + 1 Warrior-Type monster
A Fusion Summon of this card can only be conducted with the above Fusion Material Monsters. The original ATK and DEF of this card become equal to the combined original ATK of the 2 Fusion Material Monsters you used for the Fusion Summon of this card.
"UFOroid Figher's attack points are equal to combined total of the two monsters I used to summon him."
UFOroid Fighter: (ATK: ? + 1200 + 2800 = 4000/DEF: ? + 1200 + 2800 = 4000)
"It matters not! So stop your ceaseless prattle!" Para argued.
"You know Dark Guardian can't be destroyed in battle!" Dox agreed.
"That's true, but it doesn't really matter." Syrus revealed. "Because Power Bond doubles UFOroid Fighter's attack points."
UFOroid Fighter: (ATK: 4000 * 2 = 8000)
"To make 8000!?" the Paradox Brothers cried in sync in shock seeing that much.
"Now, UFOroid Fighter attack Dark Guardian!" Syrus declared.
Heeding that command Tempest on the monster fired from his gauntlet that blasted Dark Guardian which blasted a hole through it that hit the Paradox Brothers.
Jaden & Syrus: 0700
Paradox Brothers: 0000
Jaden & Syrus wins the duel!
With then defeated Dark Guardian vanished as they both knelled.
Zane smiled when he sees this, "Well well... I knew Syrus could pull this off."
"He did a great job." Yu nodded as Syrus and Jaden grinned and stepped off the arena.
Chazz growled in anger seeing this.
Dr. Crowler greatly shocked stepped back tripping as he cried, "I-It can't be! How'd they win!? Not fair...!"
Deciding to rub it in to his face Banner walked, and grinned, "How? Because of your suberped teaching of course. Oh right their in my dorm."
At that Pharaoh licked Dr. Crowler's cheek causing the crazy teacher to freak out, "THAT FURBALL JUST LICKED ME! DOES HE HAVE RABIES!? SHOW ME HIS PAPERS! CALL THE POUND!"
When they arrived to the others they find Zane was with them.
"Z-Zane..." Syrus trailed off surprised.
Zane then smiled, "Nice job out there Syrus. I knew you would pull this off."
Syrus looked shocked before looking down. "Yeah..."
"Just do me a favor." Zane told him.
"What is it?" Syrus asked.
"Take great care of Risette. I know that you both need each other. You may feel nervous about it, but let me tell you that you will feel great about it once you go through." Zane told him before walking off.
Syrus frowned before shaking his head as he turned to the arena. 'I was stupid to ask her, she'll probably forget about it anyway. That would be better for both of us.'
"Speaking of where is Rise?" Yosuke asked.
"Huh, wasn't she with you guys?" Jaden asked.
"No she went to walk over there." Teddie answered.
"I'll go talk with her." Chie offered. "Let me know what I miss."
They nodded as she walked off. Chancellor Sheppard turned to the Masked Duo who rose up. "Now it's your turn you two."
They nodded walking to the field.
"This should be interesting." Bastion noted.
They walked to the arena as they armed themselves as Dr. Crowler growled, 'If I can't get rid of Jaden, I can get rid of Kanji!'
"Alright duelists! The rules for this match are the same as before! No sharing of strategy, advice, or card that isn't in play! But you can use what is on your partner's field!" Dr. Crowler announced.
"That's fine with us." Kanji replied.
"Alright then begin!" Dr. Crowler announced.
"DUEL!"
(Dueling Theme: Sauna (Persona 4))
Kanji & Yukiko: 8000
Umbra & Lumis: 8000
Let the duel begin!
Kanji 1st Turn:
Kanji drew his card before nodding. "Ok, I'll start things off by summoning Woven Pup in attack mode."
Woven Pup
Earth Type
Level 3
Beast
ATK: 1200
DEF: 700
A puppy delicately crafted with tender hands for a loving child.
"Then I'll set two cards and end my move."
Umbra 1st Turn:
"Don't joke us with a weak thing like that!" Umbra yelled drawing, "This on the otherhand is a true force! Shining Abyss!"
A small fairy appeared as Umbra ended his turn.
Shining Abyss
Light Type
Level 4
Fairy
ATK: 1600
DEF: 1800
This monster employs the powers of both Light and Darkness.
Yukiko 1st Turn:
"I set four cards and play a monster in defense mode." Yukiko stated. "That's it."
Lumis 1st Turn:
"My turn! Mechid the Four-Faced Beast! Attack mode!" Lumis declared as a fiendish jar with four faces appeared.
Mechid the Four-Faced Beast
Dark Type
Level 4
Fiend
ATK: 1500
DEF: 1200
This monster has four different masks for four different attacks.
"They have the upper hand, their monsters are more powerful." Bastion frowned.
Lumis then smirked, "I now activate a Spell Card. Mask of Brutality!"
Mask of Brutality
Equip Spell Card
The equipped monster gains 1000 ATK and loses 1000 DEF. During each of your Standby Phases, pay 1000 LP or destroy this card.
"With this Umbra's Shining Abyss gets 1000 points stronger at the cost of 1000 of it's defense points!" Lumis smirked as Shining Abyss gained a creepy mask. (ATK: 1600 + 1000 = 2600/DEF: 1800 - 1000 = 800)
"Ok, you've made the Mask thing clear already so can we move on?" Kanji asked.
Lumis only ignored him, "However during each of my Stand-By Phases I must pay 1000 points, or this Mask shatters. But it won't happen with this! Masked Doll!"
At that a doll that has a mask appeared.
Masked Doll
Continuous Spell Card
A doll that takes ally-affecting mask curses upon itself.
"With this card I don't have to pay points when the doll takes it instead!" Lumis smirked, "Then after two set cards is the end of this."
"So now begins your revealing!" Umbra started.
"Of the lowering of your masks!" Lumis added.
"For you two to reveal your failures!" the two declared.
Kanji & Yukiko: 8000
Umbra & Lumis: 8000
Kanji 2nd Turn:
Kanji drew his card before smirking. "I reveal Thread Color Pink and Thread Color Purple."
Thread Color Pink
Equip Spell Card
Equip only to a "Woven" monster. The equipped monster is unaffected by trap cards. You can banish this card from your GY to add one differently named "Thread Color" Equip Spell Card from your Deck to your Hand.
Thread Color Purple
Equip Spell Card
Equip only to a "Woven" monster. When the equipped monster battles switch the ATK, and DEF of the opposing monster. You can banish this card from your GY to add one differently named "Thread Color" Equip Spell Card from your Deck to your Hand.
The two strings wrapped themselves around the Pup. Kanji smiled. "Ok boy, take down that Shining Abyss!"
The pup growled barking charging.
"Your ignorant! Your monster doesn't have enough bite!" Umbra smirked.
"My Purple Thread gives my Woven Pup the ability to swap your monster's attack and defense points." Kanji revealed. "So thanks for lowering its defenses."
Shining Abyss: (ATK: 800/DEF: 2600)
Umbra mumbled something as Lumis nodded before calling, "That won't work for long! Trap Card open! Mask of Illusion!"
Mask of Illusion
Normal Trap Card
Target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls: Equip this card to that monster. When that monster declares an attack: Inflict 1000 damage to it's user then negate the attack. During your Stand-By Phase: You must pay 1000 LP or this card is destroyed.
"So now your pup gains this mask, and then-" Lumis was cut-off by Kanji.
"Sorry, but this pup wasn't made to have a mask." Kanji stated as the trap failed to activate. "Thanks to his Pink Thread traps don't work on him."
"Wait what?" Lumis asked shocked as the pup destroyed Shining Abyss as Mask of Brutality shattered. (Umbra & Lumis: 7600)
Umbra 2nd Turn:
Umbra drew as he, and Lumis mumbled things before Umbra called, "Face the wrath of Rouge Doll!"
A small doll appeared.
Rouge Doll
Dark Type
Level 4
Spellcaster
ATK: 1600
DEF: 1000
A deadly doll gifted with mystical power, it is particularly powerful when attacking against dark forces.
"So far so good." Naoto noted calmly.
Umbra then smirked as he called, "Now I activate the Ritual Spell Card, Curse of the Masked Beast!"
Curse of the Masked Beast
Ritual Spell Card
This card is used to Ritual Summon "The Masked Beast". You must also Tribute monsters from your hand or field whose total Levels equal 8 or more.
"In order to use this card, I have to sacrifice Rouge Doll, and Lumis' Mechid!" Umbra called as the two were sacrificed.
"A Ritual?" Yosuke asked in shock.
"So now strike above your enemies, and reveal their faces behind their masks! The mighty Masked Beast!" Umbra declared as what rode in was a huge fiend that holds a staff that has masks on it's body, and a long tail.
The Masked Beast
Dark Type
Level 10
Fiend/Ritual
ATK: 3200
DEF: 1800
You can Ritual Summon this card with "Curse of the Masked Beast".
"That might be a problem." Yukiko admitted.
"This is bad, they can't beat something that powerful." Yu mentioned nervously.
"And now Masked Beast destroy that monster!" Umbra called as Masked Beast charged at Yukiko's face-down.
It was revealed to be a copy of Burning Maiden.
Burning Maiden
Fire Type
Level 4
Fairy
ATK: 500
DEF: 2000
Once per turn: Inflict 400 damage to your opponent. If this card is destroyed: Gain life points equal to its original DEF.
With her destruction Yukiko, and Kanji glowed.
"What's this?" Umbra asked seeing this.
"When Burning Maiden is destroyed we gain her defense points as life points." Yukiko revealed.
(Yukiko & Kanji: 10000)
"Even though Masked Beast is there they can't have their points down to zero!" Jaden grinned.
"Maybe..." Yu nodded uncertainly.
Umbra growled, "Another lucky move. Pretty soon those masks will be lowered. I set a card. Your turn."
Yukiko 2nd Turn:
Yukiko drew her card only to frown before glancing at Kanji who nodded. "I sacrifice Woven Pup to set a monster in defense mode and end my turn."
Lumis 2nd Turn:
"Wow your dumb." Lumis smirked drawing, "You should of kept that mutt on the field."
"Actually, I had to do that." Yukiko clarified. "Because of the trap card Floral Inferno!"
Floral Inferno
Normal Trap Card
When this trap is activated flip all facedown monsters on the field face-up, Flip Effects are not activated. Destroy all non-FIRE monsters on the field and for each monster destroyed its controller takes 500 damage, then all players who control a FIRE monster recover 400 life points.
"What's that?" Lumis asked seeing that.
"A trap, you might want to pay attention." Kanji mentioned as Yukiko's monster was revealed to be a woman wearing a dress made out of cherry blossoms.
Cherry Blossom Maiden
Fire Type
Level 5
Fairy
ATK: 1000
DEF: 2300
FLIP: Gain 300 life points for every card on the field.
"2300 defense points?" Umbra muttered.
"That's not what you need to worry about, my trap destroys every non-Fire monsters and for each one it deals 500 points of damage." Yukiko revealed. "As for anyone with a Fire monster, they gain 400 points."
Masked Beast shattered as the two took damage. (Umbra & Lumis: 7100)
Meanwhile Yukiko and Kanji glowed again.
(Yukiko and Kanji: 10400)
"Wow, this is pretty easy." Kanji mentioned.
'No! Those two are getting toppled!' Dr. Crowler thought horrified.
Then Lumis, and Umbra started to laugh wickedly.
"Hey you punks, what's so funny?" Kanji questioned.
"You two are afraid." Umbra started.
"And because of those masks of gaining points!" Lumis added.
"Your afraid of failing!" Umbra added.
"And it matters little with Masked Beast gone!" Lumis smirked, "And it starts with this spell card, Pot of Greed!"
Pot of Greed
Normal Spell Card
Draw 2 Cards.
"With it's effect I can draw two more cards." Lumis smirked, "And then the spell, Chosen One!"
Chosen One
Normal Spell Card
Select 1 Monster Card and 2 non-Monster Cards from your hand. Your opponent randomly selects 1 of the 3 cards. If it is the Monster Card, it is immediately Special Summoned in face-up Attack or Defense Position, ignoring its Summoning conditions, and the remaining 2 cards are sent to the Graveyard. If it is not a Monster Card, all 3 cards are sent to the Graveyard.
"You're the ones hiding behind masks." Yukiko told them.
"With it's effect I pick a monster, and two other cards in my hand then you chose one." Lumis smirked. "If it's the monster I can summon it! If it isn't all three are discarded! I have 3 cards in my hand so that's all! What's it gonna be?"
Three face-down cards were shown on the field.
"Go ahead Kanji-kun." Yukiko offered.
"Ok, let's go with the one on the left." Kanji mentioned.
The card was flipped to be a level 8 monster.
"Damn it!" Kanji cried seeing that.
"So now rise! The Masked Beast Des Gardius!" Lumis declared as a monster that has a mask on appeared in place.
Masked Beast Des Gardius
Dark Type
Level 8
Fiend
ATK: 3300
DEF: 2500
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summoned except by Tributing 2 monsters, including at least 1 "Grand Tiki Elder" or "Melchid the Four-Face Beast". When this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard, equip 1 "The Mask of Remnants" from your Deck to 1 monster on the field.
Yosuke frowned seeing the monster. "This is bad."
"And now the remaining cards are discarded." Lumis added as he discarded the two cards, "But Undeveloped Greed allows me to draw 2 cards in their place."
He drew twice.
"Yukiko-sempai, I think those points you got us are about to come in handy." Kanji admitted.
"Well now I set a card, and that's it." Lumis ended.
Kanji & Yukiko: 10400
Umbra & Lumis: 7100
Kanji 3rd Turn:
Kanji drew his card but looked at the Masked Beast Des Gardius anxiously before glancing at his hand. "I can't play anything."
"Yes your mask is lowering." Umbra smirked.
"To reveal that your nothing but a failure." Lumis added.
"And that you two are worthless!" the two declared.
"That is seriously getting old." Syrus admitted.
"Oh will you two shut up already?" Kanji questioned. "Just because I can't make a move doesn't mean we're failures, and for that matter you keep talking about lowering masks but you're the ones hiding half your faces!"
"We reveal our faces behind masks." Umbra smirked.
"And that is a lesson you two won't ever understand." Lumis smirked.
"The only ones who don't understand are you two." Yukiko countered.
"You two are too to understand the situation you two are in. If you can't beat us then you two, and your friend will be gone." Umbra smirked.
"Well, I'm wide open so take your best shot." Kanji challenged.
Umbra 3rd Turn:
Umbra drew as he looked before he, and Lumis mumbled some things.
"Huh?" Teddie asked in confusion before frowning. "Yuki-chan and Kanji can win right?"
"Yeah." Naoto nodded.
"Well, I'm waiting." Kanji mentioned.
"I activate the Spell Card, Monster Reborn!" Umbra called.
Monster Reborn
Normal Spell Card
Target 1 monster in either player's GY; Special Summon it.
"So now rise back Masked Beast!" Umbra called as his Ritual appeared.
"And now I activate Card Exchange!" Umbra called.
Card Exchange
Normal Spell Card
Exchange all the cards in your hand with your opponent.
"With this both me, and Lumis' hands are switched." Umbra smirked as he, and Lumis handed their cards to each other.
"What are they doing?" Yosuke questioned.
"And now I activate Mask of Brutality!" Umbra called as Masked Beast gained the mask. (ATK: 3200 + 1000 = 4200/DEF: 1800 - 1000 = 800)
"4200 attack points!" Bastion cried in shock.
"And now Masked Beast attack that foolish brat!" Umbra called as Masked Beast charged at Kanji.
Kanji braced himself as the monster hit him sending him flying.
(Yukiko & Kanji: 6200)
"Kanji!" Yukiko cried.
"I'm ok." Kanji said before staring at Umbra. "The hell?"
"And now I play my face-down, Mask of Lost Cause!" Umbra added.
Mask of Lost Cause
Normal Trap Card
Equip this card to 1 monster on the field. The player who controls that monster can either tribute that monster, or negate it's effects during their Stand-By Phase. During your Stand-By Phase: Pay 1000 Life Points or destroy this card.
"I equip this mask to Lumis' Masked Beast!" Umbra called as it gained a mask. "So now during his turn he must tribute it or negate it's abilities!"
"What's the point of that?" Yukiko asked as Kanji weakly got to his feet.
"You'll see soon enough. That's the end of my turn." Umbra smirked.
Yukiko 3rd Turn:
Yukiko drew her card before glaring at Lumis and Umbra. "You two just made a huge mistake."
"Your mistake is putting on masks of confidence, when you two should be revealing who you two really are." Lumis smirked.
"Indeed! The end of this match will reveal your true faces!" Umbra added.
"And you two will be shown as-" they were cut-off.
"You can stop talking now." Yukiko told them coldly.
"Huh?" the two looked angered.
"How dare you interrupt us?" Lumis asked angry.
Yukiko looked at her hand before nodding. "Ok, I banish Cherry Blossom Maiden to summon a new monster, Inferno Princess in attack mode."
Inferno Princess
Fire Type
Level 8
Fairy
ATK: 0
DEF: 3000
This card cannot be normal summoned or set, This card can only be Special Summoned by banishing one Level 5 or above FIRE monster on your field. When this card is summoned if your have less life points than your opponent destroy one monster your opponent controls, and deal damage equal to its original ATK. If this effect is used destroy all cards you control.
"No attack points? Are you mocking us?" Umbra asked angered.
"Since Kanji and I have less life points than you I can destroy one monster and deal damage equal to its attack points at the cost of all my cards." Yukiko revealed. "Burn away Masked Beast Des Gardius!"
The mask burned the beast shattered it as the blowe on the duo to where their masks were blown away. (Umbra & Lumis: 3800)
The flames burned away the rest of Yukiko's cards.
"I set this and end my turn." Yukiko declared as the flames slowly died down.
"You really done it now. No matter since Gardius was destroyed it's Special Ability..." Lumis started before everyone sees microphones, and ear buds on the two where their masks were.
"What in the world?" Dr. Crowler asked in shock. "Explain yourselves now!"
"Explain what? That we're about to beat these two?" Umbra asked him annoyed.
"I believe he means the microphones." Banner clarified.
"Microphones?" the masked duo asked shocked as they turned to each other seeing their masks are gone.
Dr. Crowler frowned. "You two are disqualified, Yukiko Amagi and Kanji Tatsumi win by default."
Yukiko & Kanji: 6200
Umbra & Lumis: 3800 (Disqualified)
Yukiko & Kanji wins the duel!
"Good relief on that part." Rise admitted as she, and Chie walked back.
"Well, I suppose that settles that. Everyone can go back to their dorms now." Chancellor Sheppard mentioned. "Although Jaden Yuki, Syrus Truesdale, and Yosuke Hanamura you all can stay for a short time."
The three nodded. Rise walked, and to Syrus, and smiled "I'll see you after Syrus. I'll be waiting."
She have him a quick kiss on his cheek before walking out. Syrus looked down before pausing. "Rise wait."
She turned over curious. Syrus looked down. "About that... just forget it."
She looked confused on it. Syrus just frowned before walking off.
"Syrus wait." Rise called to him.
Syrus just shook his head before running off. Rise looked on before she admitted softly, "...I love you, Syrus."
She looked down walking off.
"Rise... do you think he doesn't feel good enough?" Chie asked. "I mean, if it wasn't for Jaden's help they would have lost."
"Well I honestly don't care if he isn't perfect." Rise admitted.
"Then go talk to him." Chie told her.
Ulrich362: Well those were the two tag matches.
bopdog111: Hope you guys like them. Umbra, and Lumis was a bit tougher without the use of the Personas.
Ulrich362: True, and in hindsight Yukiko and Kanji weren't the best team to take them on.
bopdog111: Well before Chazz, and Bastion's match there are 2 to 3 filler chapters at most.
Ulrich362: True, the first of which just might be influential later on. Oh, and before I forget yes Crowler hates Jaden, Teddie, and Kanji and will hire people like the Shadow Duelist to scare them off... however he won't tolerate cheating of any kind.
bopdog111: While he does use dirty schemes, and nasty tricks he believes things to be fair.
Ulrich362: Exactly. Though that's enough for now, see you in the next chapter.
bopdog111: Be sure to review!